RAOC Gazette - page 66
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1977 |
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| Colour | No |
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| Early date | 1977 |
| Late date | 1977 |
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v. ^t tatiott St Home Headquarters of The Directorate of Supply Management (Army) S MAN 1 THE majority of personnel in S Man I are busy getting down to their new responsibilities, though by the way some are dancing sprightly down the corridors, they are either getting on top of their job or getting happier as the day for the move to Andover gets nearer. Colonel Liveing managed to get away to BAOR for a few days early in May, whilst Major Mike Rose got away to the REME School at Arborfield to lecture on RAOC in support of equipment management. Major Rose probably came off best as he had his drink free whilst the Colonel had to pay for his duty free! The summer must be coming as there are whispers about forming a cricket team, but more of this in later reports, S MAN 2. EPISODE 4. All is not quiet on the Eastern Front. Don't worry, it's not the Warsaw Pact this time—it's our own side! Our erstwhile * explorer,' the * Blashford-Snell * of S Man 2, Colonel John Skinner, has been trying to calm down the natives at the sharp end or if you would credit their stories —it would be the sharp end if they had the kit—huh! Why should they be so different? On a more serious note, much is gained by such visits and we in MOD can find out what is going on on the ground. The rest of the Branch are enmeshed in their work either on Reserves, a very emotive subject these days, or on the annual LTEP (Long Term Equipment Programme) and the AVR (Annual Vehicle Review) when theatre representatives from Hong Kong, Cyprus, BAOR and UK hope to solve their, and your, problems for the next year. DSM(A) TECHNICAL EQUIPMENTS DIVISION DONNINGTON WE seem to be preoccupied with hats at the moment—both military and secular. Hats blown under motor cycles—Major Mike Roberts. Hats that are proscribed—Lieutenant Colonel John Gentle, Captain Mike Nixon and Captain Martin Smart. Hats—' I am wearing my other one now '—Mr Bill Hind- marsh. Hats suitable and otherwise for wear at Unit Athletic Meetings—Major Tom Moffatt and Captain Lennox MacEwan. Hats of a larger size as a result of fishing successes—Mr Mike Coomber. Hats for gardening in—You know who and Lieu- tenant Colonel Tony Camfield. Hats of an aerodynamic design suitable for wear when bicycle riding—Lieutenant Colonel John Kostoff. Finally, hats to be eaten by all the Military as a result of the recent pay review. Various of our fit younger members both civilian and military took part in the * It's a knock out * competition at the recent Garrison Fete. 1 The photograph shows our victorious team—'DSM Flyers with their trophy. Mr Max Plimmefs inspired playing of the joker in the last game brought victory from defeat. Lance Corporal Jasper Babbage's sacrifice of his moustache was of no help to the Military team who under the remote control of Lieutenant Roy Curtis only managed to achieve second place. Staff Sergeant Les Dawson still perseveres at the Car Rally game. He entered with the 1800 staff car in the recent Inter- national Welsh Rally but failed to finish. Evidently the 1800 is rather like a certain Officer of the United States Army on his bicycle that we know of—good on the straight but has difficulties negotiating corners in the rain. We are being reminded continually that this is the Silver Jubilee year- However, we find Mr Jack Davies' habit of bowing low every time his phone rings most disconcerting. He alleges this nervous reaction started recently when he was hastened for an issue over the phone by Captain Mark Phillips. The DSM " It's a Knock Out " winning team, Most of the Military staff participated either as com- petitors or officials in the Garrison Athletics meeting. This was chiefly remarkable for a very high wind, a collection of silly hats, a remarkable run on the four hundred metres by Captain Lennox MacEwan (the grim reaper was watching!) and various energetic performances in bare feet by Private Robin Walters. We ask ourselves was the latter a personal gesture in respect of the pay rise or is he ' i n t o ' a certain lager that lubricates parts the others don't? We welcome to the Division Mrs Margaret Jones, Captain Martin Smart and Captain Mike Nixon, This infusion of youth at the Officer level is greatly appreciated but we wish Martin would remember that the cap strap is for polishing only and not for actually wearing under the chin. What ever was his last Regiment? DSM(A) CONTROL DIVISION BICESTER APRIL and May always prove to be hectic months particularly in the Provision sections, it is once again Estimate time, and in Clothing Provision the absence of Staff Sergeant Tony Weekes tells us that the cricket season is with us again, I am told that Issues Branch also confirm this with the absence of Sergeant Rocky Daniels, Similar absences are anticipated in the Clothing Group when the rugby season starts all three new arrivals, Sergeant Stu Madden, Sergeant Pete Silvester (congratulations on his promotion) and Corporal Dai Green. All are looking forward to the new season, the chit-chat makes it impossible to believe that last season ever finished. Personalities in the General Stores Group have been arriving or departing so frequently during past months that a roll call would seem appropriate if only to let Staff Control know who is working down the mine. Their Leader is Captain Tony Bettaney. Having recently been initiated into the mysteries of Inventory Management at the School of Ordnance he now seems intent on reducing the range of items. It is suspected that the motive is to create more time for courses, beginning with a trip to Norway at the end of May, in this he is aided and abetted by Staff Sergeant Ian Major, who seems to prefer life at the bottom of a pond, and Staff Sergeant Dan Headon our tame lumberjack cum farmer. Sergeant Andy Hamilton, one of the older hands, has just completed an EPC(A) course and is now back in the fold paddling his own canoe. Other recent arrivals are Sergeant Tony Graves from Combat Supplies Battalion and Sergeant Jim Kitchen from 36 Engineer Regiment who is to be congratulated on his recent promotion. The power- house of the section comprises Lance Corporal Dave Johns recently arrived from Ordnance Services Berlin and Private Terry Poole who has had a very successful rugby season, having been selected to play for the Corps. Corporal Paul Moore is |
| Book number | R0246 |